Ring Mechanisms - Removing and Installing Krause Rings

[@lisabakewell1906]

So glad I found your video. I took my rings apart and had no idea how to re-assemble them. This video was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much!!!

[@SteveMorton]

I'm pleased you managed to use the video to reassemble your rings. It's a simple design, one that has been around for about 100 years with very little change in that time!

[@MarcellHobbs]

Watching your excellent process has taken some of my apprehension away. You were very thorough and informative! Thank you for sharing!

[@SteveMorton]

Lots of practice!! I've done quite a few in the last few years!

[@millieharper6878]

It worked! Thank you!

[@DesignsByMaria]

Can you change the rings on a A5 Malden?

[@SteveMorton]

Sadly not easily because they are riveted in and you have to drill those out to remove the old rings. What is the issue with the existing rings?

[@DesignsByMaria]

One of the rings does not close all the way. I can send you a picture if you like to see it :). @@SteveMorton

[@ginamiller6754]

I was able to remove a set of silver & replace with gold without taking the rings apart. I understand why you do if the rings gap but is there another reason? I’m a newbie to ring changing, but it was surprisingly easy. Now that I’m watching your video, I’m second guessing myself.

[@SteveMorton]

Yes if you know where the locking tab is located it is possible to slide a thin bit of plastic under the ring mech to lift the tab and that will let you remove the rings without taking them apart. However there is a small risk of damaging the leather doing this. But I'm pleased you managed to change yours. Contact me if you need any assistance.

[@ginamiller6754]

@@SteveMorton beginners luck maybe. And, thank-you! I will most definitely take you up on that.

[@thomasaushauser1940]

I should have discovered it before!

[@starrystarrynight9822]

Hello I watched your video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6e8fWOXe9qfosU earlier today. I asked you a question and you asked me what type of binder I was using. For some reason, comments are turned off on that video now-- care what's going on with that so I'm trying to answer you on this videos comments. The type of binder I am referring to is just a Trapper Keeper. I still, however, have my mother's words ringing in my ears: " use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without" so I try to fix just about everything before resorting to throwing it out!

[@Philofaxy]

Thanks. I added a link to this video on the other one last night and without realising it changed a setting that turned off commenting on that video. I've restored it now! I'm not familiar with that brand but I will check them out when I get a moment. Cheers

[@Philofaxy]

Ah I think the '3 Ring' set up you are talking about is the wider spaced three rings seen a lot in the USA. The 3 ring Filofax I mentioned is quite small and the rings are spaced by 19mm, a very different type of animal.

[@starrystarrynight9822]

@@Philofaxy okay thank you for checking in to it- I may end up having to trash it despite my "use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without" standard! 💙 thanks again